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Flamengo Crowned Libertadores Champions in Intense Match
Lima, Peru – In a final played at the Estadio Monumental under the watchful eye of Argentinian referee Darío Herrera, Flamengo lifted the CONMEBOL Libertadores 2025 title by defeating Palmeiras. The match, marked by high intensity and physical play, culminated in a score that reflected the effectiveness of the Carioca team.
Ball possession was clearly in favor of Flamengo with 61%, while Palmeiras controlled the remaining 39%. Despite this difference, both teams actively sought the rival goal. Flamengo generated 11 shots, of which 3 were on target and 5 went astray, while Palmeiras attempted 9 shots, none of which found the goal and 3 ended up off target.
The match was plagued with fouls and yellow cards. Palmeiras accumulated 4 yellow cards (Raphael Veiga in the 13th minute, J. Piquerez in the 56th, Murilo in the 77th and Mauricio in the 90th), showing the intensity of their defensive play. Flamengo, meanwhile, received 3 yellow cards (G. de Arrascaeta in the 25th minute, E. Pulgar in the 30th and Jorginho in the 38th). The first half was particularly active in terms of cards.
The decisive goal came in the 67th minute, scored by Danilo for Flamengo, with a key assist from G. de Arrascaeta. This goal unleashed euphoria among Flamengo fans and proved to be the determining factor in the outcome of the match.
Despite their 4 corners, Palmeiras failed to capitalize them into goals. Flamengo, with 7 corners, also failed to take advantage of these opportunities. Regarding fouls, Flamengo committed 16, while Palmeiras committed 15. The final was a tactical and hard-fought encounter, where discipline and the ability to convert opportunities made the difference.
Substitutions flamengo: at minute 68 Samuel Lino came in and Everton went out., at minute 80 G. de Arrascaeta came in and Luiz Araujo went out., at minute 85 Bruno Henrique came in and Juninho went out.
Substitutions palmeiras: at minute 72 Allan came in and F. Torres went out., at minute 72 Raphael Veiga came in and Felipe Anderson went out., at minute 78 Khellven came in and R. Sosa went out., at minute 78 Murilo came in and A. Giay went out., at minute 87 Felipe Anderson came in and Mauricio went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Palmeiras
Flamengo
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